Ashleigh Keizer

I work from a trauma-informed perspective. This just means that I believe your past informs your present. Every person is unique in their experiences, and I integrate a person-centered approach into your sessions with this in mind…you will be safe and valued, welcomed and accepted, and never judged. As you are ready, we will explore your experiences. We will work together at your pace. This is your time, your journey and your story, after all.

I am a trauma-informed therpist and use framework from a few therapeutic approaches. I integrate Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness practices, Attachment-based perspective, and some Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method depending on your needs and experiences. These approaches are influential in helping understand, safely process and heal from trauma. As a transracial parent, I respect and uphold a culturally sensitive approach to counselling. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life with or without spiritual beliefs and experiences.

Areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, stress, shame, parenting, attachment, relationships and couples. This is not an exhaustive list, but a few of the focused places in which I best support my clients. In 2022, I facilitated a webinar focused on boundaries, for BCACC’s Matters of the Mind. I’m passionate about boundaries!

I deeply enjoy working with Couples. Perhaps you are struggling to see eye to eye with the person you love more than anyone, these days. Do you recall what it’s like to be friends with that person? When was the last time you shared a moment, just the two of you? Exploring conflict, healthy communication and other connection strategies in counselling can help to recognize what may be out of balance within your relationship.

I connect best with teens over 17 years, adults, and couples. I offer in-person daytime sessions and virtual/online daytime and evening sessions. I offer complimentary 15-min phone consults. In-person appointments are most easily booked by emailing me. Online appointments and consultations can be booked direction through the orange scheduling button below. I am CVAP, ICBC, MNBC, Salvation Army, EAP, and Medavie Blue Cross, Autism Funding (in-process) approved.